Mrs Kapoor Sood said: “The community has fought long and hard for more than two-and-a-half years for these people to be charged and convicted.

“We are pleased they have finally been convicted and sentenced. However, regarding the length of the sentence, we would have liked a longer term, considering the physical and emotional suffering this has caused on the victims and our families, and the traditional, sentimental, high-value [of the stolen items] can never been replaced.”

Asian gold is often made with a 22 carat purity rather than the 18 carats used in its European counterpart.

It is used in the making of traditional jewellery for weddings, births and other significant family moments.

There have been more than 50 Asian gold related burglaries in north Spelthorne. Mrs Kapoor Sood said: “Lives will never been the same. We, the community, are serving more than a three-year sentence. We, the community, believe the courts need to take into consideration the traumatic effect this has had, not only on the victims but the community as a whole.

But of the securing of the first convictions, Mrs Kapoor Sood said: “This is good news and reassurance to the community. The two have been charged with one burglary, therefore the community will continue to work closely with Surrey Police until all offenders have been convicted.”